BYD Pakistan is preparing to expand its electric vehicle lineup by launching two brand-new electric SUVs — the BYD Atto 2 and BYD Sealion 7 — this week, further strengthening its footprint in Pakistan’s rapidly evolving EV market.
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Policy rate shock looms as markets eye first single-digit cut in four years
Karachi, January 23, 2026 – Pakistan’s financial markets are buzzing with optimism as expectations mount that the benchmark policy rate may finally fall into single-digit territory, ending a nearly four-year-long era of elevated interest rates.
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Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi storm back as Pakistan unveil squad for Australia T20I series
Karachi, January 2026 – Pakistan cricket fans have reason to celebrate as superstar batter Babar Azam and lethal pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi have made a blockbuster return to the national T20I squad for the high-voltage series against Australia.
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SBP Releases Updated Interbank Forex Rates: January 23, 2026
Karachi, January 23, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest daily interbank foreign exchange rates for Friday, January 23, 2026, providing critical guidance for banks, traders, businesses, and the general public.
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Daily Bitcoin Rates in US Dollar and Pakistani Rupee – January 23, 2026
Karachi, January 23, 2026 – Bitcoin (BTC) traded with mild volatility on Friday as the world’s largest cryptocurrency showed mixed performance over the past week against both the US Dollar (USD) and the Pakistani Rupee (PKR).
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Bangladesh refuse to play T20 World Cup 2026 in India over security concerns
Dhaka, January 22, 2026 – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced that the national cricket team will not participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India, citing unresolved security concerns. The tournament, scheduled to begin on February 7, features 20 teams competing across India.
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SAZEW TANK 500 SUV launch drives earnings growth for investors
Karachi, Jan 22, 2026 – Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (PSX: SAZEW) has officially opened bookings for the TANK 500 SUV, marking a strategic move into Pakistan’s fast-growing premium SUV market.
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SBP Updates KIBOR Rates: Slight Ease Across All Tenors
Karachi, January 22, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday released the updated Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR) to guide banks, financial institutions, and investors in making informed decisions.
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XPENG Pakistan Set to Showcase Premium EV Lineup: Variants and Prices Revealed
XPENG Pakistan is gearing up to make a strong statement in the country’s rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) landscape, as it prepares to showcase its premium electric models to local car buyers and enthusiasts.
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Tank 500 PHEV vs BYD Shark 6 PHEV: SUV or Pickup – Which Delivers Better Value?
Pakistan’s plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) market is heating up, and two very different contenders are now competing at similar price points.
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